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Rosyth Dockyard: Nuclear Submarines

Commons · Question 9536 · Tabled 16 Oct 2024 · Ministry of Defence · Official record

Answered 23 Oct 2024

Question

Asked by Christine Jardine

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department is taking to (a) ensure the safety of and (b) mitigate potential risks posed by the decommissioning of nuclear submarines at Rosyth Royal Dockyard for surrounding residential areas.

Answer

Answered by Maria Eagle, 23 Oct 2024

All the submarines currently stored at Rosyth have already been defueled, which has significantly reduced overall potential risk. Further, steps include contractual requirements with Babcock International around safety and environmental factors. These inc...